Roof replacement cost in Albany, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,300 – $11,100
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.60 – $5.35
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #251
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Albany, plan on $5,300 to $11,100 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $2.60 to $5.35 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 12% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $22.57 an hour in the Albany area, 15% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Albany, GA, standard level
$7,050 to $9,350
About $3.40 to $4.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $4,300 | $5,200 |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $330 |
| Total | $7,050 | $9,350 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Albany, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,800 | 39% |
| Labor | $3,650 | $4,750 | $5,850 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $90 | $260 | $440 | 3% |
| Total | $5,300 | $8,200 | $11,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Albany number
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.57 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Albany is 0.83 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 58% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Albany metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,200, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.7) and land at $90 to $440.
Data note: 85% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Albany. The wage table below marks each row.
Albany labor market for roof
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Albany is 0.83 times the national level.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 85% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Albany metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median: $22.57 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.69 and $26.36 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $17.25 an hour, 24% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.62 and $18.96 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 68.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.36 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $690. At the 25th percentile ($18.69) it shrinks by about $710. The total moves by 8.4% or 8.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 58,390 jobs in the Albany area. That makes it the 293rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $18.69 | $22.57 | $26.36 | $26.65 | 0.85 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $14.62 | $17.25 | $18.96 | $22.66 | 0.76 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Albany against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Albany. Columbus is the lowest at about $7,900 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, GAthis page | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | |
| Warner Robins, GA65 miles | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,300 | +1% |
| Columbus, GA70 miles | $5,050 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −4% |
| Dothan, AL85 miles | $5,150 – $10,900 | $8,000 | −2% |
| Macon, GA85 miles | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | level |
| Tallahassee, FL90 miles | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,300 | +2% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | +2% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Albany comes in at #251 from the top. The priciest is Worcester, MA at $13,800; the cheapest is El Paso, TX at $7,200 (midpoints, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Statewide, Albany is 2% below the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $5,600 – $11,700 | $8,650 | +6% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $4,950 – $10,600 | $7,800 | −5% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | +3% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $5,050 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −4% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,250 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Albany's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Albany against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $5,550 – $11,400 | $8,500 | +4% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $6,350 – $12,700 | $9,550 | +16% |
| Altoona, PA | 58,650 jobs | $5,350 – $11,300 | $8,300 | +1% |
| Sebastian, FL | 57,620 jobs | $5,600 – $11,600 | $8,600 | +5% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: roof replacement pricing in Albany
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Albany wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$5,300 to $7,600
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,050 to $9,350
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,750 to $11,100
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,200 – $4,650 | $4,300 – $5,750 | $5,400 – $6,850 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,300 – $7,600 | $7,050 – $9,350 | $8,750 – $11,100 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,400 – $10,600 | $9,750 – $13,000 | $12,200 – $15,400 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,450 – $13,500 | $12,500 – $16,600 | $15,600 – $19,600 |
Climate in Albany: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Albany Sw Ga Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Albany (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Albany gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.1 inches in July). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 106 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62 | 39 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 66 | 42 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 48 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 54 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 88 | 63 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 71 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 93 | 73 | 5.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 4.8 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 68 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 57 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 71 | 46 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 41 | 4.3 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Albany
Because every project leans on different trades, Albany's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −5% and vinyl siding −18%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,450 – $28,600 | −13% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | −13% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $6,850 – $20,600 | −18% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Albany bid
Tear-off and layers
Removing a second layer or rotted decking adds cost, and the contractor can only see decking damage after tear-off.
Tear-off
Removing the old roof is $1-$5 per sq ft depending on the material and number of layers (HomeGuide). Check that your quote includes it.
Permit
Roof replacement permits run $100-$500 depending on the location.
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Roof replacement in Albany: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Albany?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,300 to $11,100 in the Albany area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,050 to $9,350. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft of roof and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft of roof for roof in Albany?
About $2.60 to $5.35 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $90 to $440 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Albany or Warner Robins?
Warner Robins is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,300, which is 1% more than Albany ($8,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Albany?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $4,750 out of $8,200. Materials are 39% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Albany?
$7,400 to $15,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Albany?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $90 to $440 for fees in the Albany area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Albany expensive for roof compared with the rest of Georgia?
Albany is 2% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($8,350 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Albany?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $22.57 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.69 to $26.36.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Albany?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,300 to $7,600 and premium work $8,750 to $11,100. Basic means: 3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof. Premium means: heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs.
+When is the best time to replace a roof in Albany?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. May and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Roof replacement near Albany
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Roof Replacement Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = HomeGuide's asphalt shingle price of $80-$250 per roofing square (100 sq ft), i.e. $0.80-$2.50 per sq ft. The rest of the installed price covers roofer labor ($1.50-$3.00/sq ft), tear-off, disposal, underlayment and contractor overhead.